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RAVENS

2326 N CLARK ST, CHICAGO, IL 60614 · Restaurant (TAVERN)

Inspection summary

RAVENS has been inspected 7 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since June 7, 2013. The most recent inspection, on June 29, 2018, recorded 6 infractions.

1 of 7 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on June 22, 2018. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 23 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on June 29, 2018. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 6 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on June 29, 2018. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Most jurisdictions require a certified food handler or manager on site, and some require allergen or food-worker training. These findings mean the paperwork or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean food was handled unsafely.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 7, 2016. For example: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

7 inspections

  1. Complaint Re-Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED ICE BIN BEHIND BAR WITHOUT LID. MUST PROVIDE LID FOR ICE BIN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUTY BOTTOM OF BEER COOLERS IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN DUST AND BUILD UP ON FAN GUARDS AND COMPRESSOR UNIT IN BEER WALK IN COOLER,DOOR JAMS OF BEER COOLERS BEHIND BAR,ALL BEER STORAGE COOLERS UNDER COUNTER AND SINKS BEHIND BAR.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT AND REAR DINING AREA AND BEHIND BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO FLOOR UNDERNEATH ICE BIN BEHIND FRONT BAR. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE IN HALLWAY ENTRY,HOLE IN LOWER WALL BASES BEHIND HOT WATER TANK AND BEHIND TANKS,HOLE IN WALL BEHIND TOILET IN MEN'S ROOM.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEEDED BEHIND FRONT BAR. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY COMPRESSOR LINE IN WALK IN COOLER,LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE 2- MORE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER TO STORE ICE SCOOP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
  2. Complaint

    7 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 RODENT DROPPIGS ON FLOOR ON WEST SIDE CORNER OF FRONT BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA. UNABLE TO PROVIVE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH A LICENSE PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED ICE BIN BEHIND BAR WITHOUT LID. MUST PROVIDE LID FOR ICE BIN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUTY BOTTOM OF BEER COOLERS IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN DUST AND BUILD UP ON FAN GUARDS AND COMPRESSOR UNIT IN BEER WALK IN COOLER,DOOR JAMS OF BEER COOLERS BEHIND BAR,ALL BEER STORAGE COOLERS UNDER COUNTER AND SINKS BEHIND BAR.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT AND REAR DINING AREA AND BEHIND BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO FLOOR UNDERNEATH ICE BIN BEHIND FRONT BAR. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE IN HALLWAY ENTRY,HOLE IN LOWER WALL BASES BEHIND HOT WATER TANK AND BEHIND TANKS,HOLE IN WALL BEHIND TOILET IN MEN'S ROOM.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEEDED BEHIND FRONT BAR. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY COMPRESSOR LINE IN WALK IN COOLER,LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE 2- MORE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER TO STORE ICE SCOOP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
  3. Complaint

    0 infractions

  4. Complaint Re-Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST AND BUILD UP ON FAN GUARDS AND COMPRESSOR UNIT IN BEER WALK IN COOLER,DOOR JAMS OF BEER COOLERS BEHIND BAR,ALL BEER STORAGE COOLERS UNDER COUNTER AND SINKS BEHIND BAR
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR BEHIND BAR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR BEHIND BAR,BAR STOOLS,WALK IN COOLER WOOD FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR,LIQUOR STORAGE FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,CEILING IN BETWEEN BOTH TOILETROOMS IN POOR REPAIR.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE IN HALLWAY ENTRY,HOLE IN LOWER WALL BASES BEHIND HOT WATER TANK AND BEHIND TANKS,HOLE IN WALL BEHIND TOILET IN MEN'S ROOM.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER BEHIND BAR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY COMPRESSOR LINE IN WALK IN COOLER,LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE 2- MORE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER TO STORE ICE SCOOP
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
  5. Complaint Re-Inspection

    7 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED DOORS STILL NOT RODENT PROOFED FRONT DOOR HAS APPX."1" ALONG BOTTOM AND REAR DOOR APPX."3-5" ALONG BOTTOM AND "1/2" ALONG THE TOP RIGHT TIME.STILL DOORS NEEDS RODENT PROOFING.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST AND BUILD UP ON FAN GUARDS AND COMPRESSOR UNIT IN BEER WALK IN COOLER,DOOR JAMS OF BEER COOLERS BEHIND BAR,ALL BEER STORAGE COOLERS UNDER COUNTER AND SINKS BEHIND BAR
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR BEHIND BAR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR BEHIND BAR,BAR STOOLS,HOLE IN FLOOR AT 2ND ENTRY DOOR,WALK IN COOLER WOOD FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR,LIQUOR STORAGE FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,CEILING IN BETWEEN BOTH TOILETROOMS IN POOR REPAIR,MISSING WALL TILES NEAR ICE MACHINE
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE IN HALLWAY ENTRY,HOLE IN LOWER WALL BASES BEHIND HOT WATER TANK AND BEHIND TANKS,HOLE IN WALL BEHIND TOILET IN MEN'S ROOM
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER BEHIND BAR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY COMPRESSOR LINE IN WALK IN COOLER,LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE 2- MORE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER TO STORE ICE SCOOP
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
  6. Complaint

    7 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN BEER WALK IN COOLER UNDER SHELVING UNITS AND ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND BEER,IN FURNANCE ROOM BEHIND HOT WATER TANK,IN THE WALL IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM BEHIND TOILET.EVIDENCE OF APPX. 5 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND BAR AND DINING AREA.ALSO DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED FRONT DOOR HAS APPX."1" ALONG BOTTOM AND REAR DOOR APPX."3-5" ALONG BOTTOM AND "1/2" ALONG THE TOP RIGHT CORNER.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/4/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN DUST AND BUILD UP ON FAN GUARDS AND COMPRESSOR UNIT IN BEER WALK IN COOLER,DOOR JAMS OF BEER COOLERS BEHIND BAR,ALL BEER STORAGE COOLERS UNDER COUNTER AND SINKS BEHIND BAR.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST GROUT FLOOR BEHIND BAR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR BEHIND BAR,BAR STOOLS,HOLE IN FLOOR AT 2ND ENTRY DOOR,WALK IN COOLER WOOD FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR,LIQUOR STORAGE FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,CEILING IN BETWEEN BOTH TOILETROOMS IN POOR REPAIR,MISSING WALL TILES NEAR ICE MACHINE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE IN HALLWAY ENTRY,HOLE IN LOWER WALL BASES BEHIND HOT WATER TANK AND BEHIND TANKS,HOLE IN WALL BEHIND TOILET IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER BEHIND BAR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY COMPRESSOR LINE IN WALK IN COOLER,LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE 2- MORE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER TO STORE ICE SCOOP.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
  7. Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INTERIOR ICE MACHINE IS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • NO FLOOR UNDER REAR ICE MACHINE. EXPOSED EARTH UNDER MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR CONSUMPTION. MUST PROVIDE A SEALED FLOOR THAT IS SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

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